Album US 2010 on Bad Boy Entertainment label
Hip-Hop/Rap, Rock, R&B/Soul and Pop (RnB/Swing, New Wave, Funk, Neo-Soul)
Track I Inspired by Princess Leia's cinnamon buns hairstyle, Tim Burton's "Blue Girl With Wine", and rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Thesaurus Rex (Roman Irvin publishing designee)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP) Recorded at Wondaland Studios, Atlanta, GA Mixed by Nate Wonder & Roman GianArthur at Wondaland Studios and Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA * Based on the songs "Say You'll Go", "Cold War", "Ba Bop Bye Ya", and "57821" Track II Inspired by Li'l Ze from City of God, Fela's cigarettes, and Bob Marley's smile Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Saul Williams publishing designee Produced for Wondaland Productions Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA Mixed by Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA and Christopher Carmouche at Farmhouse Studios, Atlanta, GA Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA Horn arrangement for Hornz Unlimited Track III Inspired by Chuck Lightning's Rollercoaster Romantic Escapades and Cindi's Malfunctioning Emotion Engine Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP) Produced for Wondaland Productions Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA Mixed by Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA and Christopher Carmouche at Farmhouse Studios, Atlanta, GA Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA Track IV Inspired by the collage in Stevie Wonder's mirrored sunglasses (see the Music of My Mind LP) Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing/ Chrysalis Music (ASCAP) Produced for Wondaland Productions Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA Mixed for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA Track V Inspired by Destino by Walt Disney and Salvador Dali Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP) Produced for Wondaland Productions Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA Mixed at Wondaland Studios, Atlanta, GA Additional mixing by Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions and Christopher Carmouche Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA Track VI Inspired by the atomic bombs in Muhammad Ali's fists and Martin McKnight's famous "I Have A Scream" speech Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP) Produced for Wondaland Productions Documented at Wondaland Studios, Atlanta, GA Footage edited by Nate Wonder at Wondaland Studios and Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA Track VII Inspired by Philippe Petit, Jame's Brown's Cape, and Cindi's Talk Talk interview (June 9, 2719) Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Polar Bears Toe Nails (BMI) Produced for Wondaland Productions Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA Mixed by Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA and Christopher Carmouche at Farmhouse Studios, Atlanta, GA Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA Big Boi appears courtesy of LaFace Records Track VIII Inspired by the "She's Crying. It's Backwards." scene in Purple Rain Produced for Wondaland Productions Recorded at Wondaland Studio, Atlanta, GA Mixed and mastered at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA Track IX Inspired by Frankenstein's monster, Rabbi Loew's Golem, and Katharine Burnheart's Alpha Platinum 9000 journals Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP) Produced for Wondaland Productions Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA Mixed for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA Track X Inspired by a primal scream therapy session at The Palaca of the Dogs Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Inkis An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri (ASCAP)/ Daddy Kellis Publishing (BMI) Produced for Wondaland Productions Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA Mixed by Nate "Rocket" Wonder & Roman GianArthur at Wondaland Studios and Chris Carmouche at Farmhouse Recording Studio, Atlanta, GA Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA Track XI Inspired by a Stage Dive at the Bonnaroo Festival and Jack White's mustache Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP) Produced for Wondaland Productions Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA Mixed by Nate "Rocket" Wonder & Roman GianArthur at Wondaland Studios, Atlanta, GA and Christopher Carmouche at Farmhouse Studios, Atlanta, GA Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA Track XII Inspired by Fantasia, Mary Poppins, Peter Pan, and Cindi Mayweather's glowing heart Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Thesaurus Rex (Roman Irvin publishing designee)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP) Recorded at Wondaland Studios, Atlanta, GA Mixed by Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Nate Wonder & Roman GianArthur at Wondaland Studios, Atlanta, GA Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA * Based on the songs "Mushrooms & Roses", "Sir Greendown", "Ba Bop Bye Ya", and "Oh, Maker" Track XIII Inspired by Cindi's last thoughts before entering cybertronic purgatory (July 18, 2719) Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Williamson, Music, An Imagem Company (ASCAP) / WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) Produced for Wondaland Productions Recorded / mixed at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA Contains interpolations from "With A Song In My Heart" written by Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart ASCAP Track XIV Inspired by PKD, PRN, SS, EAW, WSB, GC and Sunlandic Summer Recorded at Wondaland Studios, Atlanta, GA Mixed for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA Of Montreal appears courtesy of Polyvinyl Records Co. Track XV Inspired by The Factory and various Wondaland mating rituals Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP) Produced for Wondaland Productions Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA Mixed by Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA and Christopher Carmouche at Farmhouse Studios, Atlanta, GA Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA Track XVI Inspired by Arthur Lee, The Hero With A Thousand Faces, and the blue of Luke's lightsaber Produced for Wondaland Productions Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA Mixed by Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA and Christopher Carmouche at Farmhouse Studios, Atlanta, GA Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA Track XVII Inspired by The Exodus (See the Metropolis Droid Control Orion Tapes) and Stevie's drum innovations on "Girl Blue" Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Thesaurus Rex (Roman Irvin publishing designee) Produced for Wondaland Productions Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA Mixed for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA Contains an interpolation of "Clair de Lune", the third movement of Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy Track XVIII Inspired by the 1976 composition "BabopbyeYa" by Dr. Nathaniel Irvin II Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Thesaurus Rex (Roman Irvin publishing designee)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP) Recorded / mixed at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA ℗ © 2010 Bad Boy Records, LLC. 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Janelle Monáe voc, bvoc, *1985 US album by, lead vocals, lead vocal devastation, lyrics by, laser lyric, lead vocals, breathless lead vocals, lyrics by, starcrossed lyrics, lead vocals, lead vocal soul searching, lyrics by, trapped lyrics, lead vocals, lead vocal brushstrokes, lyrics by, watercolor lyrics, lead vocals, lead vocal anthems, lyrics by, royal portable typewriters, producer, perpetrated by, lead vocals, lead howls, lyrics by, highwire lyrics, lead vocals, lead vocal memories, lyrics by, broken soul lyrics, lead vocals, lead vocal chaos, lyrics by, psychodancing lyrics, lead vocals, lead vocal kisses, lyrics by, cyberlove lyrics, backing vocals, background vocal wooing, lead vocals, lead vocal pining, lyrics by, lovesick lyrics, backing vocals, background vocal madness, lead vocals, lead freaktastic vocals, backing vocals, background vocal ritual, lead vocals, lead vocal faerie, lyrics by, puckish lyrics, lead vocals, lead vocal mysteries, lyrics by, lyric esoteria, lead vocals, lead vocal wooing, lyrics by, exodus lyrics, lead vocals, lead vocal storytelling, lyrics by, homerian lyrics | |
Jonathan E. Leonard legal, legal representation for the wondaland arts society | |
Eric Wong , management, marketing | |
Jessee Clarkson other, crown / armor built by | |
Jeff Gillies other, gown built by | |
Nate "Rocket" Wonder , US percussion, dark cloud percussion, arranged by, additional arrangement, composed by, arranged by, organ, mourning organ, bass guitar, bass guitar battle, arranged by, molotov string arrangement, conductor, composed by, arranged by, bass, jukebox bass, arranged by, string arrangement, bass guitar, bass guitar brushstrokes, acoustic guitar, acoustic guitar animation, arranged by, canvas, composed by, canvas, mellotron, electric guitar, vibraphone, bass guitar, percussion, fireworks, drums, nuclear drumming, synthesizer, moog, organ, hammond b-3, organ, continental organ, arranged by, string arrangement, arranged by, campaign, composed by, campaign, producer, perpetrated by, arranged by, horn arrangement, composed by, arranged by, synthesizer, moog, bass guitar, bass guitar boogie, arranged by, string arrangement, drums, drum interface, keyboards, keyboard interface, bass guitar, bass guitar prototyping, acoustic guitar, acoustic guitar drizzle, arranged by, schematic, composed by, schematic, bass guitar, bass guitar confusion, arranged by, trauma, composed by, trauma, composed by, arranged by, bass guitar, arranged by, synning string arrangement, composed by, arranged by, arranged by, wonderstring arrangement, bass guitar, bass guitar hearthumping, bass guitar, spells, keyboards, spells, arranged by, magic, composed by, magic, bass guitar, bass guitar revelations, acoustic guitar, acoustic guitar psalms, lead vocals, lead vocal mysteries, composed by, arranged by, arranged by, string arrangement, arranged by, additional miracles and arrangement | |
Kelly Sparker , brass | |
Sgt. Goulet , brass, french horn, clarinet, flute, bassoon, percussion, chromatic percussion | |
Grace Shim vc, US cello | |
Monroe Nervin , mandolin, dulcimer, harp, french horn, clarinet, flute, bassoon, clarinet, bassoon, oboe | |
Muffin Jones , percussion, chromatics | |
Roman GianArthur Irvin , US producer, conductor, composed by, arranged by, piano, mystery piano, arranged by, superhero string arrangement, written by, arranged by, additional vocal arrangement, recorded by, documented by, composed by, arranged by, conductor, percussion, fantasy / chromatic percussion, piano, concert cloud piano, arranged by, string arrangement, piano, underwater piano, arranged by, additional vocal arrangement, piano, cloud concert piano, arranged by, majestic string arrangements, compiled by, spanish lyrics compiled from the anthology "venga tu reino" by, arranged by, epically, composed by, epically, lyrics by, homerian lyrics, percussion, afro-classical percussion | |
The Wondaland ArchOrchestra , strings, shining strings, strings, burning strings, strings, stormy strings, strings, revolutionary strings, strings, soaring heartstrings, strings, electrostrings | |
Alexander Page vn, violin, viola | |
Nathan Yelurvin , woodwind, mandolin, dulcimer, vibraphone, mellotron, harp, glockenspiel, mellotron, percussion | |
Jason Freeman , arranged by, horn arrangement | |
Jerry Freeman , arranged by, horn arrangement | |
Kellindo Parker g, US composed by, additional compositional smoke, rhythm guitar, lead guitar, soloist, guitar, solo guitar grenades, lead guitar, lead guitar rainbow, rhythm guitar, rhythm guitar rainbow, arranged by, additional vocal arrangement, soloist, guitar, thunder guitar solo, soloist, guitar, atomic solo guitar, lead guitar, atomic, rhythm guitar, atomic, rhythm guitar, ukulele, little lady ukulele, soloist, guitar, solo guitar turbulence, lead guitar, lead turbulence, rhythm guitar, rhythm turbulence, arranged by, additional arrangement, soloist, guitar, solo guitar orgasms, lead guitar, lead orgasms, rhythm guitar, rhythm orgasms, arranged by, additional arrangement, guitar, guitar solo sweetness | |
Saul Williams voc, *1972 US featuring, lead vocals, additional lead vocal explosions, lyrics by, laser lyric, written by | |
Hornz Unlimited , horns, horn shots, horns, funky horns | |
Chuck Lightning , lyrics by, laser lyric, lyrics by, starcrossed lyrics, lyrics by, watercolor lyrics, lyrics by, royal portable typewriters, producer, perpetrated by, lyrics by, highwire lyrics, lyrics by, broken soul lyrics, lyrics by, psychodancing lyrics, lyrics by, cyberlove lyrics, lyrics by, lovesick lyrics, lyrics by, puckish lyrics, composed by, arranged by, lyrics by, lyric esoteria, lyrics by, exodus lyrics, lyrics by, homerian lyrics | |
Cutmaster Swiff , scratches, wartime cuts & scratches, scratches, cuts & scratches, scratches, itches & scratches | |
Dashill Smith , soloist, trumpet, solo trumpet wails | |
Wolfmaster Z , drums, sanctified drumming, rhythm guitar, bass guitar, theremin, drums, nuclear drumming, bells, tubular bells, synthesizer, moog, marimba, bass marimba, drums, drumming, drums, boom-clap drumming | |
Terrence Brown , piano, piano prayers, organ, lead organ medication | |
Victory , piano, piano prayers | |
YoungPete Alexander , drums, drums, phaser drums | |
Control Z , recorded by, documented by | |
Big Boi voc, *1975 US featuring, rap, additional tip-talk | |
Rj, Rekrap Sillek , arranged by, additional guitar arrangement | |
Sknuks Eht , backing vocals, voodoo doo wopping | |
Rednow "Tekcor" Etan , composed by, arranged by | |
Rekrap Odnillek , guitar, guitar howls | |
Eánom Ellenaj , lead vocals, backing vocals, lyrics by, rebel underground lyrics | |
Gninthgil Kcuhc , lyrics by, rebel underground lyrics | |
Z Retsamflow , mellotron, whistling, drums, nuclear drumming, bells, tubular bells, synthesizer, moog, organ, hammond b-3, organ, pipe organ | |
Nworb Ecnerret , piano, phantom piano | |
The Wondaland String Ensemble , strings, vincent price strings | |
Thesaurus Rex , harp, heavenly harp | |
Of Montreal , *1996 featuring | |
Kevin Barnes voc, g, *1974 US backing vocals, background vocal madness, lead vocals, lead freaktastic vocals, producer, written by, composed by, arranged by, synth, bass guitar, drum programming, drums, keyboards, keys | |
Deep Cotton , featuring | |
Dr. Nathaniel Irvin II , composed by, additional epic composition, written by | |
Felicia Long , flute | |
Kyle O'Brien , french horn | |
Tang Nivri , percussion, afro-classical percussion, percussion, chromatic percussion |
Gwendolyn Niles a&r, a&r administration |
Lanre Gaba a&r, a&r administration |
Mitch Martin a&r, a&r direction & coordination |
Paradigm Talent Agency booking |
Chad Weatherford creative director, art direction, design, costume designed by |
Chuck Lightning creative director, art direction, executive-producer, backing vocals, background acrobatics, producer, invention produced by |
Janelle Monáe executive-producer, backing vocals, backing vocals, background doowops, backing vocals, background vocal choir, backing vocals, insurrectionary background vocals, backing vocals, background acrobatics, backing vocals, background vocal robodoowopping, producer, invention produced by, backing vocals, background vocal sanitarium, backing vocals, background vocal orgy, backing vocals, background vocal droids, backing vocals, background vocal discussion, backing vocals, background vocal thoughts |
Nate "Rocket" Wonder executive-producer, mixed by, backing vocals, insurrectionary background vocals, edited by, footage edited by, backing vocals, background acrobatics, backing vocals, background vocal robodoowopping, producer, invention produced by, backing vocals, background vocal sanitarium, backing vocals, background vocal orgy |
Sean Combs executive-producer |
Antwan Patton executive-producer, co-executive producer |
Max Stellings liner notes |
Lord Rico Rodriguez management, management for ms. monáe |
Larry Anthony mastered by |
Andrew Zaeh photography by |
Carolyn Tracey product manager, packaging production |
Roman GianArthur Irvin backing vocals, background vocal chants, mixed by, recorded by, backing vocals, background vocal colors, backing vocals, angelic background vocals, producer, backing vocals, background vocal discussion, backing vocals, background vocal thoughts |
The Neon Valley Street Chancel Choir backing vocals, background vocal chants, backing vocals, background vocal colors, backing vocals, angelic background vocals |
Damien Lewis engineer, additional engineering, edited by, additional editing |
Phil Tan mixed by, mixed by, additional mixing, edited by, footage edited by |
Control Z recorded by, mixed by, mastered by |
Chris Carmouche mixed by, mixed by, additional mixing |
The Skunks backing vocals, background doowops, backing vocals, background vocal choir |
Big Boi backing vocals, background acrobatics |
Lord Mitchell mixed by, mastered by |
Deep Cotton backing vocals, background vocal droids |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration | |
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1 | Suite II Overture | Janelle Monáe | Roman GianArthur Irvin, Charles Joseph II, Janelle Monáe Robinson, Nathaniel Irvin III, Roman GianArthur Irvin | 2:31 | |
2 | Dance Or Die | Janelle Monáe | Kellindo Parker, Nate "Rocket" Wonder, Chuck Lightning, Janelle Monáe, Saul Williams, Charles Joseph II, Janelle Monáe Robinson, Nathaniel Irvin III, Saul Williams | 3:12 | |
3 | Faster | Janelle Monáe | Nate "Rocket" Wonder, Chuck Lightning, Janelle Monáe, Charles Joseph II, Janelle Monáe Robinson, Nathaniel Irvin III | 3:19 | |
4 | Locked Inside | Janelle Monáe | Nate "Rocket" Wonder, Janelle Monáe, Janelle Monáe Robinson, Nathaniel Irvin III | 4:16 | |
5 | Sir Greendown | Janelle Monáe | Nate "Rocket" Wonder, Chuck Lightning, Janelle Monáe, Charles Joseph II, Janelle Monáe Robinson, Nathaniel Irvin III | 2:14 | |
6 | Cold War | Janelle Monáe | Nate "Rocket" Wonder, Chuck Lightning, Janelle Monáe, Charles Joseph II, Janelle Monáe Robinson, Nathaniel Irvin III | 3:23 | |
7 | Tightrope | Janelle Monáe | Nate "Rocket" Wonder, Chuck Lightning, Janelle Monáe, Antwan Patton, Charles Joseph II, Janelle Monáe Robinson, Nathaniel Irvin III | 4:23 | |
8 | Neon Gumbo | Janelle Monáe | Rednow "Tekcor" Etan, Eánom Ellenaj, Gninthgil Kcuhc | 1:37 | |
9 | Oh, Maker | Janelle Monáe | Nate "Rocket" Wonder, Chuck Lightning, Janelle Monáe, Charles Joseph II, Janelle Monáe Robinson, Nathaniel Irvin III | 3:47 | |
10 | Come Alive (The War Of The Roses) | Janelle Monáe | Nate "Rocket" Wonder, Chuck Lightning, Janelle Monáe, Charles Joseph II, Janelle Monáe Robinson, Kellis Parker Jr., Nathaniel Irvin III | 3:22 | |
11 | Mushrooms & Roses | Janelle Monáe | Nate "Rocket" Wonder, Chuck Lightning, Janelle Monáe, Charles Joseph II, Janelle Monáe Robinson, Nathaniel Irvin III | 5:42 | |
12 | Suite III Overture | Janelle Monáe | Roman GianArthur Irvin, Charles Joseph II, Janelle Monáe Robinson, Nathaniel Irvin III, Roman GianArthur Irvin | 1:41 | |
13 | Neon Valley Street | Janelle Monáe | Nate "Rocket" Wonder, Chuck Lightning, Janelle Monáe, Charles Joseph II, Janelle Monáe Robinson, Lorenz Hart, Nathaniel Irvin III, Richard Rodgers | 4:11 | |
14 | Make The Bus | Janelle Monáe | Kevin Barnes | 3:19 | |
15 | Wondaland | Janelle Monáe | Nate "Rocket" Wonder, Chuck Lightning, Janelle Monáe, Charles Joseph II, Janelle Monáe Robinson, Nathaniel Irvin III | 3:36 | |
16 | 57821 | Janelle Monáe | Chuck Lightning, Nate "Rocket" Wonder, Chuck Lightning, Janelle Monáe, Charles Joseph II, Janelle Monáe Robinson, Nathaniel Irvin III | 3:16 | |
17 | Say You'll Go | Janelle Monáe | Nate "Rocket" Wonder, Chuck Lightning, Janelle Monáe, Charles Joseph II, Janelle Monáe Robinson, Nathaniel Irvin III | 6:01 | |
18 | BabopbyeYa | Janelle Monáe | Dr. Nathaniel Irvin II, Roman GianArthur Irvin, Chuck Lightning, Janelle Monáe, Roman GianArthur Irvin, Charles Joseph II, Dr. Nathaniel Irvin II, Janelle Monáe Robinson, Nathaniel Irvin III, Roman GianArthur Irvin | 8:47 |
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